Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Dinas Powys; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees

CPD allowance

Relocation support

Health cash plan

Wellbeing resources

Staff discounts

Job summary

CVS Group UK is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for Camlas Veterinary Centre in Welshpool. The role is permanent but part-time, with 11 hours on Mondays and a 1 in 5 Saturday rota. No out-of-hours work, and accommodation may be available.

Join a supportive team with advanced facilities and opportunities for clinical development. We offer market‑leading training, career progression, and access to regional leads for case support.

Qualifications

• Driven by a passion to provide the best possible care to animals.
• Confident in clinical skills with the ability to lead medical cases.
• Keen to develop and expand clinical skills and lead on case types.
• Natural mentor and team player who supports colleagues.
• Client care comes naturally with a focus on building trust.
• As an experienced vet, provide guidance and shape clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead on medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations.
• Manage a varied caseload with clinical autonomy and precision.
• Provide mentorship and support to the wider team.
• Contribute to shaping clinical standards and best practice.
• Deliver outstanding patient and owner care with clear communication.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Camlas Veterinary Centre – Welshpool

Contract: Part-time | 11 hours a week (Mondays Only) | No OOH

Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal

Competitive Salary: up to £55,000 depending on experience

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non‑clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter – it's in our nature. With market‑leading learning, on‑the‑job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow—whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Life at Camlas Veterinary Centre

Camlas Veterinary Centre offers the opportunity to be a part of a genuinely supportive and well‑established practice in the heart of Mid Wales. With a long‑standing team and strong culture of collaboration, the practice has built an environment where colleagues work closely together, support one another, and enjoy excellent working relationships. Many team members have been with the practice for years, reflecting the welcoming atmosphere, stability, and commitment to staff wellbeing, with regular social activities helping to maintain a close‑knit team spirit.

Our facilities include access to laparoscopic surgery equipment, dental x‑ray, digital x‑ray, in‑house lab, and ultrasound giving you everything you need to deliver outstanding clinical care. Clinical development is encouraged, with experienced certificate holders in surgery and ophthalmology within the team, providing opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

The role is permanent role working 11 hours on a Monday with a share in the 1 in 5 Saturday rota. There are no out of hours. There is accommodation available if needed. The role is within suitable commuting distance from Newtown, Oswestry, Llanfair Caereinion, Barmouth, Aberystwyth, and surrounding locations.

About You

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Welshpool team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types.
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet, you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The Benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line‑manager check‑ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health. Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi‑million‑pound improvement fund.